hey eric. nice video. question. I have got a civic 98 Ek3 sedan with ABS brakes. Just wanted to know that is the bleeding procedure the same as normal brakes or is it different (LR,RF,RR,LF- right hand drive). Also the manual says to use dot3 or dot4. I got a super dot4 by castrol? that shud be ok right?? thanks
I have a honda Civic Si 1999 and i just bought premium dimpled and slotted rotors for the front and the back because its a 4 disc brake car. My question is, After i got my rear brake pads replaced, i felt like the car was being held back. Almost as if the brakes were on all the time (just a little bit) enough for me to notice but no one else. would this have anything to do with the ebrake on the caliber? or is it just a faulty installment of brake pads by the shop who did them?
Hi Eric, just want to say that I really appreciate your videos. They are well presented and very informative. I have a 2003 Honda Civic and want to replace all the brake fluid and bleed the system. However, I'm unsure of the correct order in which to go about this. Should I start with the wheel closest to or furthest away from the master cylinder? If it helps, my civic is a right hand drive with front and rear disc brakes. Thanks very much and please keep up the great work!!
When putting the caliper spring back in, do you need to make sure it goes back in the way it came out, or is there no difference between the left and right side?
This small shop I took it to for this problem i had just had them change my oil 2 wks before this happened. They just opened abt year ago and I thought it is good also to support local small business. they havent been able to get back to my car since the Holiday and hopefully tomorrow he can look at it. Any ideas?
@Igentenos Honestly without looking at it or getting more info it's difficult to day. Might I suggest you post this question over at the forum on my website, it's free, there is a lot more room to type and ask questions and you'll get a much faster answer.
2001 Accord Ex : 1 day Im leaving store when put in drive and give some gas. No go. Reverse same thng. Give it more gas than normal and grudingly goes. On way home going 30mph RPMs bouncing btwn 1500-2000. Engine light comes on. Pull into a little repair shop. They said have to rplace rear drivers side caliper & pads, metal 2 metal. Locked up. Pick up car and same thing going on. My reservoir coolant was empty but radiator ok. Maybe not related but Loud road noise since new tires.
@EricTheCarGuy no rush :P when you get chances remember one of your most loyal viewers drives a 97 accord ex and has no money to pay mechanics to do stuff for him... all he has is youtube.
@Loctain Not at all in fact these days it's hard to work without them, they act like an extra layer of skin saving you from some cuts and other injuries. Check online for jack prices.
@Loctain I don't really have a preference there, I myself went for the cheep Harbor Freight jack and so far it's served me well. As for tools I have a mix of brands, watch my tool box videos to see what I have. I always put good money into hand tools though.
@13FravelJ I wouldn't and not for the obvious reason, the reason I wouldn't do it is because it's too far away from the wheels and you probably wont' be able to lift high enough to get the wheels off the ground as a result.
@13FravelJ With a lift you could but I don't see how that's practical, how would you get the lift arms to the center of the vehicle and why would you bother to do it that way? If you try to jack up the back of the truck by the hitch you probably won't be able to lift it high enough to get the wheels off of the ground is what I'm saying not that the hitch won't support it.
Not sure if this is covered in the comments, but that little "spring" you popped out of the caliper to keep the pads pressed down can be removed by pushing the spring together and working it back up out of the caliper instead of bending those tabs, just takes some finesse, just for future projects :)
@ayushfreak1 I may cover that at some point but I have other videos scheduled for the near future, most brakes are of the floating design from what I've seen if that helps.
However, if pushing the fluid backwards is so bad, then how do you explain the Phoenix bleeder system which allows you reverse bleed? You can use this system to push fresh fluid back up the master cylinder through the bleeder screw? I have also had people chime in on a accord board that pinching the rubber brake line is a huge no no since the brake fluid already follows the path of least restriction and will flow out the bleeder screw. Please clarify.
@securityguy I haven't used the Phoenix bleeder but I'm sure it uses less pressure than forcing the piston back on a caliper. Pinching the line has more to do with not introducing air into the system when you break open the bleeder, think a drinking straw when you put you finger over it and take it out of your glass. You won't damage the line if you use the rubber hoses or use the proper tool for pinching lines.
I have to advise here that you should clean around the bleeder screw before you loosen it. I had some crud fall in which caused the leak after I tightened the scdrew. For the record, I actually didn't overtightened. There was gouge on the cone of the screw but this seems to be normal. I ended up going to Napa to get a new bleeder screw, I also had a chance to inspect the seat of the bleeder hole which is cast iron from a refurb.
Hey Eric, I just finished rear and front disc brakes as well as rotors because they needed to be done. I had a throbbing brake pedal before changing them and i just assumed one or more of my rotors was warped as they are old. After doing the brakes I still have a throbbing in the pedal which becomes a shaking at highway speeds. I have done my share of personal car work but I am at a loss for this one. If you have any ideas as to what this could be I would certainly appreciate your input.
@mnpaintballfreak It's actually recommended that the rotors be machined on the car even with new rotors to help eliminate any hub run out that their might be. I've had cheep parts do what you describe in the past myself and ended up machining them on the car to eliminate the issue. Good luck.
Well, whatever you do, you don't need to open up the bleeder screw. I went to Honda and tech told me they never pinch line, open screw, then push/turn in piston. Being a newbie, I overtightened the bleeder screw now cone worn down a bit and I need to bring it to shop on Monday to fix! Maybe even a new caliper. This sucks.
@securityguy I disagree because in truth it was you that overtightned the bleeder, it's OK we all make mistakes. You are really trying to preserve the master cylinder by not forcing fluid back into it, trust me I've seen my share of master cylinders ruined by forcing fluid back into them during a brake job. BTW I'm an Acura master tech as well as an ASE master tech. The guys I used to work with at the dealer didn't open the bleeder either but they also ended up replacing more master cylinders
Whenever I've seen a cross mark on the rear caliper cylinder; its indicative of being able to screw in the cylinder. Makes it extremely easy to change the pads. Once back together, slow/short movement while feathering the brakes adjusts all the calipers to where they need to be. I think you kind of went overboard for the title of the video; but you are thorough.
@gammadaddy I appreciate your comment. When I do these videos I try and incorporate as much information as possible as things don't always go smoothly even with the simplest of tasks when performing auto repair in my experience.
Eric, I wasn't very pleased with opening the bleeder valve. Maybe I shouldn't have done it. I now have a leak from the thread around the bleeder screw even though I've tightened it back tight. How can I fix this? I clamped off the brake line for now.
Eric, I wasn't very pleased with opening the bleeder valve. Maybe I shouldn't have done it. I now have a leak from the thread around the bleeder screw even though I've tightened it back tight. How can I fix this? I clamped off the brake line for now.
Eric, I wasn't very pleased with opening the bleeder valve. Maybe I shouldn't have done it. I now have a leak from the thread around the bleeder screw even though I've tightened it back tight. How can I fix this? I clamped off the brake line for now.
@securityguy You might try removing the bleeder entirely and cleaning it with a wire wheel and then reinstalling it, if that doesn't work then you might want to replace the bleeder.
Also, on ABS equipped cars, one more reason to clamp off the brake hose and open the bleeder screw befor turning the caliper in is to avoiding forcing gunk back into the ABS electronics, which can damage them. Great video overall.
Awesome video series, Eric. I've become a fan of your work.
In setups where the parking brake is connected to the rear caliper, you don't have to actually disconnect the parking brake cable, do you? You just have to make sure the parking brake is disengaged before taking off the caliper?
@Titanium783 Correct, make sure it's disengaged but sometimes it makes it easier to handle the caliper if the parking brake cable is disconnected on some models but for the most part you don't need to remove it.
hello my friend Eric!! :) I have a Nissan Primera p12 02'... five months ago i changed brake bads but the handbrake didnt work so well...sometimes i hear noise from the brakes when the car is move with low speeds.... what is going on ????
@nissanprimerare Hard to say but you might want to get a look at the rear brakes to see if they are installed correctly, that is covered in part 3 of this series.
I hear the church bells lol. It's giving the time you recorded. Btw you live in Nyc I believe? I would like to ask a few questions about your website and future plans.
hey man, have you ever done brakes on a 1992 Thunderbird sc.. specifications say that it is 4 wheel sic brakes. im looking to do this myself, instead of paying 150 for parts and labor.
F!! FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFlip... I FORGOT ABOUT THE TWO HAMMER METHOD.. :( now i'm stuck with stripped screws and have to digg the screws to get my rotors out :((
Great news. Thanks to this video I was able to replace the rear pads on our '96 Accord. I followed the tip about clamping the brake line and learned from your mistake and cracked the bleeder BEFORE removing the caliper. I didn't have to rent a compresion tool, I simply bought a $8 tool that looks like a cube & attaches to a 3/8 drive. Since the rotors were good, both sides took me less then a 1/2 hour.
hey, great vid! Would you reccommend be purchaseing a set of Rear pads for my accord from the dealer or can i get them from Advance Auto? I have heard that honda pads have asbestos in them, do you know if that is true?
@PVoyager No Honda pads do not have asbestos in them. I would try and choose a quality pad if you were going to go with aftermarket, if not noise and uneven wear may result.
Eric, I've got a problem I hope you can help me with. My bushings for the sliders were torn so I went and picked up a new set at Autozone. I was able to pull the old ones out and I now cannot get the new ones to go in. I've tried squeezing, screwdriver, grease, even freezing them. Do you have any suggestions. I have an 04 Accord if that helps. Thanks!!! :)
@PVoyager The problem is probably the Autozone bushings as nothing works as good as OE, they may never fit. You might consider picking up a set from Honda. BTW never use grease on slide pins or the bushings, silicone only. Silicone was there to begin with and mixing it with grease may cause the pin to seize up, in addition grease is petroleum based and will cause the bushings to degrade, silicone won't. Good luck.
@EricTheCarGuy Wow your fast with replies Thank you. I know I shouldn't have cheaped out. I actually did get the Honda Genuine Rear Pads. The rotors were $85.53 each totaling 171.06. Autozone has them for 19.99 each totaling 39.98. BIG DIFFERENCE to say the least. I also picked up a hardware kit and bushings and they matched, I compared them side by side. But then, for the heck of it, I tried to put back the old ones and they wouldn't go in, I couldn't get them to compress then extend. ctd...
@EricTheCarGuy Im in Massachusetts and we are expecting another yet again snow storm. I just left them there on the slide pins but not in the caliper bracket, so I'm praying that it doesn't leak out the lube. I can't get them to extend in the hole after you squeeze them to get them in.
@vVeazel I don't recommend using locktite on the caliper bolts. I lubricate the threads of the caliper fastener with a small amount of anti-sieze but that really isn't necessary.
Hey "new favorite channel to watch dude" (hah), I have a quick question for ya; Do you only deal with 'domestic' cars? I have a '98 volvo S70 SE5 (5 cylinder Turbo, 2.3 Litre) - my first car. It has disc brakes on the front and rear - but the rear are actually...drum brakes, the parking brake shoes within but are their own separate brake system, ie: the parking brake is its own dedicated system.
@LookieLoudLou Oh and let me add - could you pm/message me if you CAN answer because it's hard to track down a response on the main page. Thanks, Peace.
Its the front right on my girlfriends mitsubishi Galant Es. it makes this little clicking noise sounds like what you where showing in this video im going to check it out Wednesday it's my only day off lol.
@tigerhorns Yea, they can make a clicking noise after a while. The lubrication that I show in the video will help prevent this in the future. Thanks for the comment.
@elbelcho Thanks for the great comment, I just worry if my show was on TV that I would have to change it too much and that it wouldn't be cool anymore. I probably wouldn't say no if someone asked me though.
hey buddy, why does the bottom slide pin have a rubber piece on it ?, 7:42, is that on just this veh., or all hondas, is it like that on all makes of vehicles ??? and 8:23, is that a torque wrench your using to take off the caliper assembly ???
@therockkkkher The caliper I think in this video is made by Asian which makes calipers for lots of Japanese manufacturers so you may find it on more than just Honda. The rubber on the pin is to help reduce noise and it is marked for it's location of the bolt head and the caliper so that you get it in the right place. I don't normally use a torque wrench on brake jobs and I defiantly don't use a torque wrench to remove fasteners, it was actually just a ratchet.
Do we have to disconnect any parking brake system before opening the caliper? on my Daihatsu Applause I opened both the caliper bolts, but caliper won't come out :(
@shadow0466666594 On some calipers you need to remove the parking brake cable or it's attachments to remove the caliper. I'm not sure on your specific vehicle however what other components you would need to remove to get the caliper off.
I need to rebuild my rear caliper. What is the best way to remove the piston?
Also, any general tips? I've replaced front calipers but never rebuilt. Is there anything I might find that would tell me I should replace the whole caliper and not just rebuild?
@BreadAndGatorade I would recommend from the beginning replacing the caliper. The reason is that rebuilding a caliper is really just replacing the seals, the problem comes in when the piston becomes corroded and needs to be replaced. A corroded piston will ruin new seals or not seal at all. By the time you get done with all that it would have been easier and cheaper to just replace the caliper.
hi eric whats up man i have a question for you hope you can help me i just changed the front struts on a 1994 honda civic and now im all done but it sound like the spring is rubbing on somthing it even looks like the spring went back on kinda bowed out a little what causes that and how can i fix it please help me please
hi eric whats up man i have a question for you hope you can help me i just changed the front struts on a 1994 honda civic and now im all done but it sound like the spring is rubbing on somthing it even looks like the spring went back on kinda bowed out a little what causes that and how can i fix it please help me please
I was considering doing this myself but sort of leaned away, until I watched this video. You are freaking awesome, it helps so much to actually see it happening for one and two, I have a 6th generation honda accord (making it even more accurate).
I have one question, what aftermarket brand of rotors would you recommend for an accord like this one you did work on? or would you say stick to factory?
@ejreams Thanks for your kind words about my videos, it means a lot. To answer your question, OE will always be the best option but probably the most expensive. I don't have any issues with aftermarket rotors other than some that are packaged in a plain white box with no country of origin printed on it. However, even Honda wants you to machine brand new rotors on the car before use. I know, seems excessive, I've never done it but that's what they told me.
Ok cool thank you. Just looking at the wheels of our Accord you can't see the brakes at all cuz the rims look just like hub caps but they look like hub caps at first glance.
Eric, Have you ever heard of the Phoenix brake bleeder? That injects fluid through the bleeder. Wouldn't that mess up the M/C? What is your opinion on it? I'm considering buying one.
@LayneC10 Yes, I have heard of that as well as a "vacula" used to bleed brakes. They are very good tools and work well. Pressure bleeding is a perfectly acceptable way to bleed brakes and if used properly will not damage any components. In fact it can be said that they are safer to use because you don't need to bottom out the master cylinder to bleed the brakes as this can damage the seals in a master cylinder if the bore is corroded enough.
Great video series eric. What year Accord was you working on? We have a 96 EX with 82k miles & I thought they didn't start putting rear disk on em till after 2000. I could be mistaken lol.
@Michiganborn1969 I think that one was a 97, don't remember to be honest. Accords have pretty much been the same from 90-2002. As for rear disc they were always on the V6 models even the earlier ones, I'm not sure when they showed up in the EX, late 90's I think.
@EricTheCarGuy Still broken or not. Think about all the young minds you are warping by even giving the idea of using tools other then for there intended use! :p
@DieselCrawler86 You know I agree with you 100% but in the "real world" how often do you see things done the way they should be? Like I said, I concede to you completely however I think a little room can be made in this account because sometimes you just have to use what you have, keep in mind some of my viewers barely have the money to buy the tools they have and if a strong screwdriver is all that is at hand then they have no choice.
@mallydangerous Yes you could but these days it's just easier to replace it with something that comes with a parts warranty. If it were my car I might consider rebuilding one but for a customer I would just replace it unless there was a problem finding parts.
I learned a few new things from watching, however I believe in replacing the brake hardware when servicing brakes. Just a thought, otherwise I enjoyed it!
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hey eric. nice video. question. I have got a civic 98 Ek3 sedan with ABS brakes. Just wanted to know that is the bleeding procedure the same as normal brakes or is it different (LR,RF,RR,LF- right hand drive). Also the manual says to use dot3 or dot4. I got a super dot4 by castrol? that shud be ok right?? thanks
tauseef7061 5 days ago
I have a honda Civic Si 1999 and i just bought premium dimpled and slotted rotors for the front and the back because its a 4 disc brake car. My question is, After i got my rear brake pads replaced, i felt like the car was being held back. Almost as if the brakes were on all the time (just a little bit) enough for me to notice but no one else. would this have anything to do with the ebrake on the caliber? or is it just a faulty installment of brake pads by the shop who did them?
SethGroover 6 days ago
Hi Eric, just want to say that I really appreciate your videos. They are well presented and very informative. I have a 2003 Honda Civic and want to replace all the brake fluid and bleed the system. However, I'm unsure of the correct order in which to go about this. Should I start with the wheel closest to or furthest away from the master cylinder? If it helps, my civic is a right hand drive with front and rear disc brakes. Thanks very much and please keep up the great work!!
donwong67 1 month ago
@IRONxGODx You can use either one in my opinion just make sure you don't use it on the caliper slides.
EricTheCarGuy 2 months ago
When putting the caliper spring back in, do you need to make sure it goes back in the way it came out, or is there no difference between the left and right side?
meansartin 2 months ago
@meansartin No, you should be able to put it in either way.
EricTheCarGuy 2 months ago
Your tutorials are AMAZING! Thank you very much :)
iPodkiD4967 3 months ago
@iPodkiD4967 I'm glad you like them, thanks very much for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 2 months ago
This small shop I took it to for this problem i had just had them change my oil 2 wks before this happened. They just opened abt year ago and I thought it is good also to support local small business. they havent been able to get back to my car since the Holiday and hopefully tomorrow he can look at it. Any ideas?
Igentenos 3 months ago in playlist More videos from EricTheCarGuy
@Igentenos Honestly without looking at it or getting more info it's difficult to day. Might I suggest you post this question over at the forum on my website, it's free, there is a lot more room to type and ask questions and you'll get a much faster answer.
EricTheCarGuy 3 months ago
2001 Accord Ex : 1 day Im leaving store when put in drive and give some gas. No go. Reverse same thng. Give it more gas than normal and grudingly goes. On way home going 30mph RPMs bouncing btwn 1500-2000. Engine light comes on. Pull into a little repair shop. They said have to rplace rear drivers side caliper & pads, metal 2 metal. Locked up. Pick up car and same thing going on. My reservoir coolant was empty but radiator ok. Maybe not related but Loud road noise since new tires.
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Car guy that rotor is as thin as paper!
Filmaker25 3 months ago
@Filmaker25 8mm is the minimum actually. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 3 months ago
Nice DIY... I hate those rotor screws... I always gotta drill them out..I just leave em out.
xyoojj 4 months ago
@xyoojj Yea they can be a pain, I've actually done a video on their removal if you want to get an idea on other methods of how to deal with them.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
i love how much you deal with hondas, thanks. sucks for others but good for people like me :D
awefilledcreep 4 months ago
@awefilledcreep I consider myself something of a Honda expert however I do hope to cover more makes and models in the future. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy no rush :P when you get chances remember one of your most loyal viewers drives a 97 accord ex and has no money to pay mechanics to do stuff for him... all he has is youtube.
awefilledcreep 4 months ago
hey eric. do you prefer to wear gloves or not?
Loctain 4 months ago
@Loctain I've been using gloves while I work for the past 10 years or so, it's hard to work without them now.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy dont they get in the way tho? isnt it better without them? and how much doies a jack cost
Loctain 4 months ago
@Loctain Not at all in fact these days it's hard to work without them, they act like an extra layer of skin saving you from some cuts and other injuries. Check online for jack prices.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy k i got some blue ones and there really good. what is a good brand for tools and jack and stuff
Loctain 4 months ago
@Loctain I don't really have a preference there, I myself went for the cheep Harbor Freight jack and so far it's served me well. As for tools I have a mix of brands, watch my tool box videos to see what I have. I always put good money into hand tools though.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
Hey Eric, If you have a truck or a vehicle that has a hitch on it, could you place the jack on it and jack it up?
13FravelJ 5 months ago
@13FravelJ I wouldn't and not for the obvious reason, the reason I wouldn't do it is because it's too far away from the wheels and you probably wont' be able to lift high enough to get the wheels off the ground as a result.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy what about if you have to move a vehicle over a few inches
13FravelJ 5 months ago
@13FravelJ Not sure what your trying to get me to say here.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy like if you are trying to lift it up with a vehicle lift in a shop and you are just a few inches to one side.
13FravelJ 5 months ago
@13FravelJ With a lift you could but I don't see how that's practical, how would you get the lift arms to the center of the vehicle and why would you bother to do it that way? If you try to jack up the back of the truck by the hitch you probably won't be able to lift it high enough to get the wheels off of the ground is what I'm saying not that the hitch won't support it.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
You should do a video of a rear disc brake with the parking brake drum. I believe it is a dual servo setup.
ballinramey 5 months ago
@ballinramey If I get one in I'd be happy to make a video on that set up. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
Not sure if this is covered in the comments, but that little "spring" you popped out of the caliper to keep the pads pressed down can be removed by pushing the spring together and working it back up out of the caliper instead of bending those tabs, just takes some finesse, just for future projects :)
silvercivic2287 6 months ago
@silvercivic2287 I'm not sure if it would work that way but thanks for the suggestion.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
could you explain detail about how to disconnect the parking brake cable. or how to deal with it when replace pad. Thanks
My car: 2004 Malibu base
SuperMoney8 6 months ago
@SuperMoney8 Not in this amount of space sorry, perhaps one day I will make a video however if one shows up. Good luck.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
could you explain about how to disconnect the parking brake cable. or how to deal with it when replace pad. Thanks
My car: 2004 Malibu base
SuperMoney8 6 months ago
eric can you also do a video on how to replace rear hub brakes
cheers, mate
theawsomenessatitsbe 7 months ago
@theawsomenessatitsbe If you mean drum brakes I have several videos covering that if you want to check those out.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy Can you pls do a video demonstrating the difference between a floating disc brake caliper and fixed disc brake caliper...
ayushfreak1 7 months ago
@ayushfreak1 I may cover that at some point but I have other videos scheduled for the near future, most brakes are of the floating design from what I've seen if that helps.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
LMAO...big hammer small hammer. gotta love people who don't know shit about there car.
Gtbomb1 8 months ago
Hi Eric. I have a 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext Cab. I am looking to replace all rotors and brakes. 2 things stand out,
Single Piston Rear Caliper Models
and
Dual Piston Rear Caliper Models
How do i know which one I have?
Thank you so much!
rjal1973 8 months ago
@rjal1973 I answered my own question.
1. Grabbed a pad, floor mat, or anything to protect my knees.
2. Got on my knees and looked under the truck.
3. Saw that they were single caliper pistons.
Problem solved.
rjal1973 8 months ago
@rjal1973 That's exactly what I would have suggested, glad you got it sorted out and thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
GOOD VIDEO END CLEAR .....SR. VERRY GOOD INFO. END YOU DO IT STEP BY STEP THAT 'S VERRY GOOB FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME.......TKU
mexidf 9 months ago
@mexidf Glad you liked it, thanks for that very enthusiastic comment.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
However, if pushing the fluid backwards is so bad, then how do you explain the Phoenix bleeder system which allows you reverse bleed? You can use this system to push fresh fluid back up the master cylinder through the bleeder screw? I have also had people chime in on a accord board that pinching the rubber brake line is a huge no no since the brake fluid already follows the path of least restriction and will flow out the bleeder screw. Please clarify.
securityguy 10 months ago
@securityguy I haven't used the Phoenix bleeder but I'm sure it uses less pressure than forcing the piston back on a caliper. Pinching the line has more to do with not introducing air into the system when you break open the bleeder, think a drinking straw when you put you finger over it and take it out of your glass. You won't damage the line if you use the rubber hoses or use the proper tool for pinching lines.
EricTheCarGuy 10 months ago
I have to advise here that you should clean around the bleeder screw before you loosen it. I had some crud fall in which caused the leak after I tightened the scdrew. For the record, I actually didn't overtightened. There was gouge on the cone of the screw but this seems to be normal. I ended up going to Napa to get a new bleeder screw, I also had a chance to inspect the seat of the bleeder hole which is cast iron from a refurb.
securityguy 10 months ago
Hey Eric, I just finished rear and front disc brakes as well as rotors because they needed to be done. I had a throbbing brake pedal before changing them and i just assumed one or more of my rotors was warped as they are old. After doing the brakes I still have a throbbing in the pedal which becomes a shaking at highway speeds. I have done my share of personal car work but I am at a loss for this one. If you have any ideas as to what this could be I would certainly appreciate your input.
mnpaintballfreak 10 months ago
@mnpaintballfreak It's actually recommended that the rotors be machined on the car even with new rotors to help eliminate any hub run out that their might be. I've had cheep parts do what you describe in the past myself and ended up machining them on the car to eliminate the issue. Good luck.
EricTheCarGuy 10 months ago
Awesome, keep em coming man
cshans07 10 months ago
@cshans07 Thank you and I will.
EricTheCarGuy 10 months ago
Well, whatever you do, you don't need to open up the bleeder screw. I went to Honda and tech told me they never pinch line, open screw, then push/turn in piston. Being a newbie, I overtightened the bleeder screw now cone worn down a bit and I need to bring it to shop on Monday to fix! Maybe even a new caliper. This sucks.
securityguy 10 months ago
@securityguy I disagree because in truth it was you that overtightned the bleeder, it's OK we all make mistakes. You are really trying to preserve the master cylinder by not forcing fluid back into it, trust me I've seen my share of master cylinders ruined by forcing fluid back into them during a brake job. BTW I'm an Acura master tech as well as an ASE master tech. The guys I used to work with at the dealer didn't open the bleeder either but they also ended up replacing more master cylinders
EricTheCarGuy 10 months ago
Whenever I've seen a cross mark on the rear caliper cylinder; its indicative of being able to screw in the cylinder. Makes it extremely easy to change the pads. Once back together, slow/short movement while feathering the brakes adjusts all the calipers to where they need to be. I think you kind of went overboard for the title of the video; but you are thorough.
gammadaddy 10 months ago in playlist Cars
@gammadaddy I appreciate your comment. When I do these videos I try and incorporate as much information as possible as things don't always go smoothly even with the simplest of tasks when performing auto repair in my experience.
EricTheCarGuy 10 months ago
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Eric, I wasn't very pleased with opening the bleeder valve. Maybe I shouldn't have done it. I now have a leak from the thread around the bleeder screw even though I've tightened it back tight. How can I fix this? I clamped off the brake line for now.
securityguy 10 months ago
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Eric, I wasn't very pleased with opening the bleeder valve. Maybe I shouldn't have done it. I now have a leak from the thread around the bleeder screw even though I've tightened it back tight. How can I fix this? I clamped off the brake line for now.
securityguy 10 months ago
Eric, I wasn't very pleased with opening the bleeder valve. Maybe I shouldn't have done it. I now have a leak from the thread around the bleeder screw even though I've tightened it back tight. How can I fix this? I clamped off the brake line for now.
securityguy 10 months ago
@securityguy You might try removing the bleeder entirely and cleaning it with a wire wheel and then reinstalling it, if that doesn't work then you might want to replace the bleeder.
EricTheCarGuy 10 months ago
Also, on ABS equipped cars, one more reason to clamp off the brake hose and open the bleeder screw befor turning the caliper in is to avoiding forcing gunk back into the ABS electronics, which can damage them. Great video overall.
Titanium783 10 months ago
@Titanium783 Good point, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 10 months ago
Awesome video series, Eric. I've become a fan of your work.
In setups where the parking brake is connected to the rear caliper, you don't have to actually disconnect the parking brake cable, do you? You just have to make sure the parking brake is disengaged before taking off the caliper?
Titanium783 10 months ago
@Titanium783 Correct, make sure it's disengaged but sometimes it makes it easier to handle the caliper if the parking brake cable is disconnected on some models but for the most part you don't need to remove it.
EricTheCarGuy 10 months ago
hello my friend Eric!! :) I have a Nissan Primera p12 02'... five months ago i changed brake bads but the handbrake didnt work so well...sometimes i hear noise from the brakes when the car is move with low speeds.... what is going on ????
nissanprimerare 10 months ago
@nissanprimerare Hard to say but you might want to get a look at the rear brakes to see if they are installed correctly, that is covered in part 3 of this series.
EricTheCarGuy 10 months ago
I hear the church bells lol. It's giving the time you recorded. Btw you live in Nyc I believe? I would like to ask a few questions about your website and future plans.
Placer 10 months ago
@Placer Cincinnati OH actually. It's best to send me an email for the other stuff.
EricTheCarGuy 10 months ago
love the subtley placed sesame street joke xD
ihasanopinion 10 months ago
@TheWarInside11 Don't, bleed it at the brake line instead as you don't want to break the bleeder screw.
EricTheCarGuy 11 months ago
hey man, have you ever done brakes on a 1992 Thunderbird sc.. specifications say that it is 4 wheel sic brakes. im looking to do this myself, instead of paying 150 for parts and labor.
GhillieMist 11 months ago
@GhillieMist It's a similar set up but not exactly the same, at least this will give you a starting idea. Good luck.
EricTheCarGuy 11 months ago
F!! FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFlip... I FORGOT ABOUT THE TWO HAMMER METHOD.. :( now i'm stuck with stripped screws and have to digg the screws to get my rotors out :((
peatear01 11 months ago
@peatear01 Relax, just use the hammer and chisel method to twist them out. I'd try that first before I got the drill out.
EricTheCarGuy 11 months ago
when to use silicone paste and thread locking compound?
raikkonen85 1 year ago
@raikkonen85 You don't need thread-locker but silicone paste is needed for the slid pins. This is covered in the video.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Great news. Thanks to this video I was able to replace the rear pads on our '96 Accord. I followed the tip about clamping the brake line and learned from your mistake and cracked the bleeder BEFORE removing the caliper. I didn't have to rent a compresion tool, I simply bought a $8 tool that looks like a cube & attaches to a 3/8 drive. Since the rotors were good, both sides took me less then a 1/2 hour.
Michiganborn1969 1 year ago
@Michiganborn1969 I love success stories, thanks for sharing.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
hey, great vid! Would you reccommend be purchaseing a set of Rear pads for my accord from the dealer or can i get them from Advance Auto? I have heard that honda pads have asbestos in them, do you know if that is true?
PVoyager 1 year ago
@PVoyager No Honda pads do not have asbestos in them. I would try and choose a quality pad if you were going to go with aftermarket, if not noise and uneven wear may result.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Eric, I've got a problem I hope you can help me with. My bushings for the sliders were torn so I went and picked up a new set at Autozone. I was able to pull the old ones out and I now cannot get the new ones to go in. I've tried squeezing, screwdriver, grease, even freezing them. Do you have any suggestions. I have an 04 Accord if that helps. Thanks!!! :)
PVoyager 1 year ago
@PVoyager The problem is probably the Autozone bushings as nothing works as good as OE, they may never fit. You might consider picking up a set from Honda. BTW never use grease on slide pins or the bushings, silicone only. Silicone was there to begin with and mixing it with grease may cause the pin to seize up, in addition grease is petroleum based and will cause the bushings to degrade, silicone won't. Good luck.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy Wow your fast with replies Thank you. I know I shouldn't have cheaped out. I actually did get the Honda Genuine Rear Pads. The rotors were $85.53 each totaling 171.06. Autozone has them for 19.99 each totaling 39.98. BIG DIFFERENCE to say the least. I also picked up a hardware kit and bushings and they matched, I compared them side by side. But then, for the heck of it, I tried to put back the old ones and they wouldn't go in, I couldn't get them to compress then extend. ctd...
PVoyager 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy Im in Massachusetts and we are expecting another yet again snow storm. I just left them there on the slide pins but not in the caliper bracket, so I'm praying that it doesn't leak out the lube. I can't get them to extend in the hole after you squeeze them to get them in.
PVoyager 1 year ago
Eric, should I be putting loctite on caliper bracked, and caliper bolts? Thanks!
vVeazel 1 year ago
@vVeazel I don't recommend using locktite on the caliper bolts. I lubricate the threads of the caliper fastener with a small amount of anti-sieze but that really isn't necessary.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy Thank you, Eric!
vVeazel 1 year ago
@vVeazel Your welcome.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Hey "new favorite channel to watch dude" (hah), I have a quick question for ya; Do you only deal with 'domestic' cars? I have a '98 volvo S70 SE5 (5 cylinder Turbo, 2.3 Litre) - my first car. It has disc brakes on the front and rear - but the rear are actually...drum brakes, the parking brake shoes within but are their own separate brake system, ie: the parking brake is its own dedicated system.
LookieLoudLou 1 year ago
@LookieLoudLou Oh and let me add - could you pm/message me if you CAN answer because it's hard to track down a response on the main page. Thanks, Peace.
LookieLoudLou 1 year ago
@LookieLoudLou If you "friend" me you can send your questions directly to me or you could click the "contact" link on my website to send a question.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Its the front right on my girlfriends mitsubishi Galant Es. it makes this little clicking noise sounds like what you where showing in this video im going to check it out Wednesday it's my only day off lol.
tigerhorns 1 year ago
@tigerhorns Good luck and keep me posted.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Just wanna say this video just fixed a noise that i have been chasing for 6 months now that damn clicking noise!!
tigerhorns 1 year ago
@tigerhorns Yea, they can make a clicking noise after a while. The lubrication that I show in the video will help prevent this in the future. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
What was the song at the end Eric? Can you please tell me? And Thank you for this video. It really helped me. Thanks a lot! Good job
ankl3br3ak3r 1 year ago
@ankl3br3ak3r A badly played "I'm Broken", I've since dropped it since I got tired of it pretty quick. Thanks for your comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Great videos man, informative and entertaining, great combo. I hope you get your own tv show or something, you deserve it!
elbelcho 1 year ago
@elbelcho Thanks for the great comment, I just worry if my show was on TV that I would have to change it too much and that it wouldn't be cool anymore. I probably wouldn't say no if someone asked me though.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
hey buddy, why does the bottom slide pin have a rubber piece on it ?, 7:42, is that on just this veh., or all hondas, is it like that on all makes of vehicles ??? and 8:23, is that a torque wrench your using to take off the caliper assembly ???
therockkkkher 1 year ago
@therockkkkher The caliper I think in this video is made by Asian which makes calipers for lots of Japanese manufacturers so you may find it on more than just Honda. The rubber on the pin is to help reduce noise and it is marked for it's location of the bolt head and the caliper so that you get it in the right place. I don't normally use a torque wrench on brake jobs and I defiantly don't use a torque wrench to remove fasteners, it was actually just a ratchet.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@kiasoul10 I'll work on that, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@thatdonk3y I did a series on drum brake shoe replacement as well if that's what you are asking.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Do we have to disconnect any parking brake system before opening the caliper? on my Daihatsu Applause I opened both the caliper bolts, but caliper won't come out :(
shadow0466666594 1 year ago
@shadow0466666594 On some calipers you need to remove the parking brake cable or it's attachments to remove the caliper. I'm not sure on your specific vehicle however what other components you would need to remove to get the caliper off.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
How about bleeding clutch system....
chrisnmitch111008 1 year ago
I need to rebuild my rear caliper. What is the best way to remove the piston?
Also, any general tips? I've replaced front calipers but never rebuilt. Is there anything I might find that would tell me I should replace the whole caliper and not just rebuild?
BreadAndGatorade 1 year ago
@BreadAndGatorade I would recommend from the beginning replacing the caliper. The reason is that rebuilding a caliper is really just replacing the seals, the problem comes in when the piston becomes corroded and needs to be replaced. A corroded piston will ruin new seals or not seal at all. By the time you get done with all that it would have been easier and cheaper to just replace the caliper.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Really like your vids. Great explanations, decent lighting and camera work...but most of all ...kind of funny to watch. thanks man!
musicmancole 1 year ago
@musicmancole I could not have asked for a better comment, thanks.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
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hi eric whats up man i have a question for you hope you can help me i just changed the front struts on a 1994 honda civic and now im all done but it sound like the spring is rubbing on somthing it even looks like the spring went back on kinda bowed out a little what causes that and how can i fix it please help me please
aristas30002000 1 year ago
hi eric whats up man i have a question for you hope you can help me i just changed the front struts on a 1994 honda civic and now im all done but it sound like the spring is rubbing on somthing it even looks like the spring went back on kinda bowed out a little what causes that and how can i fix it please help me please
aristas30002000 1 year ago
I was considering doing this myself but sort of leaned away, until I watched this video. You are freaking awesome, it helps so much to actually see it happening for one and two, I have a 6th generation honda accord (making it even more accurate).
I have one question, what aftermarket brand of rotors would you recommend for an accord like this one you did work on? or would you say stick to factory?
ejreams 1 year ago
@ejreams Thanks for your kind words about my videos, it means a lot. To answer your question, OE will always be the best option but probably the most expensive. I don't have any issues with aftermarket rotors other than some that are packaged in a plain white box with no country of origin printed on it. However, even Honda wants you to machine brand new rotors on the car before use. I know, seems excessive, I've never done it but that's what they told me.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
sweet
EMOxNERO 1 year ago
Ok cool thank you. Just looking at the wheels of our Accord you can't see the brakes at all cuz the rims look just like hub caps but they look like hub caps at first glance.
Michiganborn1969 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy Got yeah 100% just wanted to to be a pain and make you type some more :p
Just where I work if you get caught doing that kind of stuff its a loss of job on the stop. But for the home user its cool. Keep up the great video's
DieselCrawler86 1 year ago
@DieselCrawler86 No worries friend, thanks for keeping me honest.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Eric, Have you ever heard of the Phoenix brake bleeder? That injects fluid through the bleeder. Wouldn't that mess up the M/C? What is your opinion on it? I'm considering buying one.
LayneC10 1 year ago
@LayneC10 Yes, I have heard of that as well as a "vacula" used to bleed brakes. They are very good tools and work well. Pressure bleeding is a perfectly acceptable way to bleed brakes and if used properly will not damage any components. In fact it can be said that they are safer to use because you don't need to bottom out the master cylinder to bleed the brakes as this can damage the seals in a master cylinder if the bore is corroded enough.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Great video series eric. What year Accord was you working on? We have a 96 EX with 82k miles & I thought they didn't start putting rear disk on em till after 2000. I could be mistaken lol.
Michiganborn1969 1 year ago
@Michiganborn1969 I think that one was a 97, don't remember to be honest. Accords have pretty much been the same from 90-2002. As for rear disc they were always on the V6 models even the earlier ones, I'm not sure when they showed up in the EX, late 90's I think.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy Still broken or not. Think about all the young minds you are warping by even giving the idea of using tools other then for there intended use! :p
DieselCrawler86 1 year ago
@DieselCrawler86 You know I agree with you 100% but in the "real world" how often do you see things done the way they should be? Like I said, I concede to you completely however I think a little room can be made in this account because sometimes you just have to use what you have, keep in mind some of my viewers barely have the money to buy the tools they have and if a strong screwdriver is all that is at hand then they have no choice.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
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Screwdrivers are not pry bar's!! Bad car guy bad! You also need to buy a breaking bar.
DieselCrawler86 1 year ago
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DieselCrawler86 1 year ago
@DieselCrawler86 Yes, you got me on that one. But what about old broken screwdrivers?
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
I love the way you recycled the Mt. Dew bottle. NICE!!!
lesliesmanjeff 1 year ago
@lesliesmanjeff Captain Planet would be proud.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Shot ya a Thumbs Up!
Les
bigblockmustang 1 year ago
@bigblockmustang Thanks Les, good to see you.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
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bigblockmustang 1 year ago
great video amigo
1elAguila 1 year ago
@1elAguila Gracias amigo.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Could you rebuild the caliper instead of replacing the caliper if it is sticking?
mallydangerous 1 year ago
@mallydangerous Yes you could but these days it's just easier to replace it with something that comes with a parts warranty. If it were my car I might consider rebuilding one but for a customer I would just replace it unless there was a problem finding parts.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
I learned a few new things from watching, however I believe in replacing the brake hardware when servicing brakes. Just a thought, otherwise I enjoyed it!
mss829 1 year ago
@mss829 That's not a bad idea at all. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago